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Books Alive Virtual Storytimes of the 2021 NZCYA Book Award finalists
Books Alive Virtual Storytimes of the 2021 NZCYA Book Award finalists
Check out some of this years finalist books being read by librarians and students throughout NZ.
Bee & Me by Alison Jay
A little girl befriends a bee that takes her on a journey of discovery, revealing an action that every child can take to aid in conservation. In a wordless story told through enchanting illustrations, Bee & Me tells a tale of friendship and offers an introduction to the ecology of the natural world. Alison Jay's original artwork brings the story gently to life, pointing out the sadness of a world without bees. An afterword makes clear to readers the important role these endangered insects play.
The Stolen Stars of Matariki with Miriama Kamo
When Grandma notices two of the Stars of Matariki are missing, it’s up to her mokopuna Sam and Te Rerehua to find them. Miriama Kamo’s enchanting story takes us on an adventure as Sam and Te Rerehua find the fairy-like patupaiarehe and try to trick them into giving back the stars. Will they succeed?
Author Miriama Kamo joins musicians from the NZSO as they bring this story to life with original music from New Zealand composer Claire Cowan.
Anzac Ted is the heart-warming tale of a teddy bear who goes to war. Told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the story about his unconditional love for his bear who was passed down to him from his grandfather. This is a story about the Anzac spirit; and how through courage, loyalty and love, a child’s teddy bear not only helped to bring our soldiers home, but can remind us about what it truly means to be human.
Author and illustrator, David Barrow, reads his book, Have You Seen Elephant? in his sunny garden.
A story about hide-and-seek.
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle - Animated Children's Book
Here is a link to a The Very Busy Spider fun craft activity.
Check out this cool rap by Wes Tank of Dr. Seuss' classic children's book "The Lorax" over Dr. Dre's legendary hip hop beats.
Such a great book about the green part of our rainbow.
Click on this link to check more Dr Suess raps like Fox in Socks and Cat in the Hat. So much fun!
How cool is Oliver Jeffers!? Here he is reading 'The Day The Crayons Came Home'. Enjoy!
Watch this puppet-filled adaptation of Jon Klassen’s beautiful picture book ‘I Want My Hat Back’.
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